2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,800
Lake of the Woods County is a small rural county in Minnesota with a population of 3,800. The median household income is $70,091, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.2%, median home value is $215,000, and 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,800
2023 estimate
Rank #2978 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,091
Household
Rank #1052 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$215,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1073 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1636 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Minnesota avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
19% above Minnesota avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Minnesota avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,814
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% below Minnesota avg·3% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% below Minnesota avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Minnesota avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Minnesota avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
3,457
Households
1,665
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,440
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below Minnesota avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Minnesota avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.8%
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